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Mussels vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mussels and shark raw

  • Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, and vitamin C; however, shark raw is richer in vitamin B6.
  • Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 938% more than shark raw.
  • Mussels has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mussels is 50, while the glycemic index of shark raw is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.5%
Contains more IronIron +700%
Contains more CopperCopper +351.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +520.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +145.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +32.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.6%
~equal in Calcium ~34mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 45% 18% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 14% 20% 18% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +577.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1510.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +2433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.938mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +241.9%
Contains more WaterWater +20.3%
~equal in Fats ~4.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +78.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.925g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.195g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mussels Shark raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Shark raw Opinion
Calories 172kcal 130kcal Mussels
Protein 23.8g 20.98g Mussels
Fats 4.48g 4.51g Shark raw
Vitamin C 13.6mg 0mg Mussels
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Cholesterol 56mg 51mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 24IU Shark raw
Magnesium 37mg 49mg Shark raw
Calcium 33mg 34mg Shark raw
Potassium 268mg 160mg Mussels
Iron 6.72mg 0.84mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.033mg Mussels
Zinc 2.67mg 0.43mg Mussels
Phosphorus 285mg 210mg Mussels
Sodium 369mg 79mg Shark raw
Vitamin A 304IU 233IU Mussels
Vitamin A 91µg 70µg Mussels
Vitamin E 1mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 0.6µg Shark raw
Manganese 6.8mg 0.015mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 36.5µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.042mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.062mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 2.938mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.695mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.4mg Shark raw
Vitamin B12 24µg 1.49µg Mussels
Vitamin K 0.1µg Shark raw
Folate 76µg 3µg Mussels
Choline 65mg Shark raw
Saturated Fat 0.85g 0.925g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 1.808g Shark raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 1.195g Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.235mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg 0.92mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.967mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg 1.705mg Shark raw
Lysine 1.779mg 1.926mg Shark raw
Methionine 0.537mg 0.621mg Shark raw
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.819mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg 1.081mg Shark raw
Histidine 0.457mg 0.618mg Shark raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.316g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.527g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.109g Shark raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Shark raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
Mussels
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.075g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/nutrients
  2. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.